Running
3k trail
3 km
Start: Jun 26, 11:30 PM
8.00 EUR
Colour Rush
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Road runs in United Kingdom, Ipswich
Distances
Running
1.5k trail
1.5 km
Start: Jun 26, 11:40 PM
About
A joyful family fun run where participants wear white t-shirts and run through colourful paint stations, getting covered shoulder to knee in bright powdered paint while supporting Suffolk Mind.
Catering & aid stations
Light refreshments available to purchase from a food truck. Water refill station at finish; no water stations on course.
Pacers
Pacemaker information merged from registration and race-day details: participants grouped into colour waves to avoid congestion at stations; specific target times per start wave are provided on the Race Day page.
Results
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- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Ipswich
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan7°2°
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Feb8°3°
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Mar10°4°
↑ 06:10
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Apr13°5°
↑ 05:59
↓ 19:53
May16°9°
↑ 05:02
↓ 20:44
Jun19°12°
↑ 04:35
↓ 21:18
Jul21°14°
↑ 04:54
↓ 21:10
Aug21°14°
↑ 05:41
↓ 20:21
Sep19°12°
↑ 06:31
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Oct15°9°
↑ 07:21
↓ 18:02
Nov11°6°
↑ 07:17
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Dec8°4°
↑ 07:59
↓ 15:45
What's included in entry
- Bespoke Colour Rush medal
- Support for Suffolk Mind mental health services
Prices & signup
- 3k trail8.00 EUR
FAQ
What does it cost?
Adults: £8 for 1.5km / £10 for 3km. Children: £4 for 1.5km / £6 for 3km. Family ticket: £18 for 1.5km / £24 for 3km.
What exactly is a Colour Rush?
You start in a white t-shirt and finish covered in rainbow colours by running through multiple coloured paint stations manned by volunteers, who dust powder between the shoulders and knees.
What time should I arrive?
Registration is 9:00–9:30am. 3k runners should be signed in and warmed up by 10:15am; races depart in colour groups from 10:30am. 1.5k trail departs after the 3k waves.
Is the route accessible?
The route is mainly on mown grass but may be muddy or slippery. It is not pushchair or wheelchair accessible; event is for walkers/runners only.
Can I bring guests or my dog?
Yes to guests—remind them powder may spread. No dogs except assistance, PAT and authorised security dogs.
Will powder stain my clothes or phone?
Powder can stain clothing; wash soon for best results. Cover cameras/phones with cling film or a zip bag to avoid damage.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 07:53:18 PM
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